The Mind of a Mnemonist

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A Little Book about a Vast Memory, With a New Foreword by Jerome S. Bruner

By A. R. Luria

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The Mind of a Mnemonist by A. R. Luria delves into the extraordinary memory of a man known as "S", who never forgets anything. Through a series of psychological experiments and personal observations, Luria explores how S's unique mental capabilities affect his daily life and interactions. The book provides a fascinating insight into the workings of memory and perception from a psychological perspective.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the workings of the human mind and have an interest in the extraordinary capabilities of memory. It offers a compelling look into the life of an individual with remarkable mnemonic abilities, blending psychology and narrative to explore the depths and peculiarities of human cognitive processes.

The Mind of a Mnemonist

The Mind of a Mnemonist is a rare phenomenon - a scientific study that transcends its data and, in the manner of the best fictional literature, fashions a portrait of an unforgettable human being."

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This study explores the inner world of a rare human phenomenon—a man who was endowed with virtually limitless powers of memory. From his intimate knowledge of S., the mnemonist, gained from conversations and testing over a period of almost thirty years, A. R. Luria is able to reveal in rich detail not only the obvious strengths of S.'s astonishing memory but also his surprising weaknesses: his crippling inability to forget, his pattern of reacting passively to life, and his uniquely handicapped personality.

In The Mind of a Mnemonist, Luria provides an in-depth examination of S.'s extraordinary capabilities as well as the challenges posed by his condition, offering a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of memory and human cognition.

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The Mind of a Mnemonist is a fascinating study of a man with an exceptional memory, described as a "literally limitless" capacity due to synaesthesia. Luria presents a compelling account of this individual, who turned his ability into a professional career. Critics have praised the book for its lucid presentation, in-depth analysis of psychological processes, and the way it interweaves literature with science. It remains a classic work in neuropsychology, offering rich clinical insights into how memory is embedded in one's life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674576223

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 1987

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Illustration: 7 line illustrations, 4 tables

Contributors:

Foreword by Jerome Bruner
Translated by Lynn Solotaroff
Foreword by Jerome Bruner
Translated by Lynn Solotaroff

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 192

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A. R. Luria Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology

About the Author

A. R. Luria was Professor of Psychology at Lomonosov Moscow State University. Jerome Bruner was University Professor at New York University.